1 

no impairment 

everyone starts at stage 1 there are no symptoms of impairment and functions are normal

2  

very mild cognitive decline 

this can vary between age related problems that most seniors face such as forgetting things (dates,places ect.)

some of the signs of this stage 

forgetting everyday phrases

forgetting things like where you put your keys .

3 

mild cognitive decline

this is where symptoms for dementia or Alzeimers can be come more apparent  to family and friends 

it will not have a big impact on everyday life 

you may notice 

problems with complex tasks

memory loss, forgetfulness 

diminished work performance 

getting lost 

disorganisation 

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